US Bridges

Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · <1 MI SW JCT RTE 157 · Structure no. 3009

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2036. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesPattagumpus RD
CrossesW Br Penobscot River
Location<1 MI SW JCT RTE 157
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateMaine
Coordinates45.60713, -68.54262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length422 ft (128.7 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2016)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pattagumpus RD over W Br Penobscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.